ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0986-2014 ยท LXH Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument

Synthes, Inc.

Synthes 3.2 mm Guide Wire 400mm. Used for guiding the TFN Helical Blade and TFN Lag Screw into the femoral.

DateFeb 16, 2014 (initiated Jan 27, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSynthes 3.2 mm Guide Wire 400mm included an incorrect raw material listed on the label.
Root causeLabeling Change Control
ActionA recall notification letter, dated January 27, 2013, was sent to End Users and sales consultants.
Quantity1,132,096
DistributionWorldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada and Switzerland.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

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